Wrexham’s Hollywood star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney revelled in the club’s second successive promotion as a thumping 6-0 win over Forest Green sealed their place in League One next season.
Joyous fans poured on to the pitch to celebrate at the end of a dominant display at the Racecourse Ground.
The hosts led 4-0 at half-time thank to two goals from Paul Mullin, one from Elliot Lee and a Ryan Inniss own goal.
A few years ago, if you told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in North Wales, you would be Rob McElhenney. Congrats to Wrexham and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives. 🏴 https://t.co/gP6Oh2NNl4
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 13, 2024
Ryan Barnett and Jack Marriott completed a memorable day for the Dragons with strikes in the second half.
Deadpool star Reynolds said on X: “A few years ago, if you told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in north Wales, you would be Rob McElhenney. Congrats to Wrexham and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives.”
McElhenney wrote simply: “No words.”
The pair’s takeover in February 2021 has contributed to worldwide attention for the club.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was full of praise for his team, who won the National League title last season.
He said: “I’m immensely proud of the lads today because, if you look at the Tuesday performance (a 4-1 win over Crawley) and today, when it mattered most we’ve put in our two best performances of the season.
“It’s never easy with Forest Green’s low block making it difficult, but it was important we showed that we’d learned from when we played them last time and I think some of our football was of a very high standard today.
“I came into the game not expecting other results to go our way, I think that’s the best way to approach it.
“It wasn’t until about two minutes to go when my son George, who’s our analyst, gave me the rundown and obviously then you know it’s a done deal. I’m just so pleased.
“It’s a great achievement for everybody connected with the club, it really is.
“There is a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes, it really is a team effort at Wrexham, everybody pulls together and I have to include the supporters in that because, home and away, they’ve been absolutely magnificent for us. They’ve stayed with us, kept the faith and the belief and they’ve got their rewards today.”
🔊 On repeat!
🔴⚪️ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/cmLtSD9L1L
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 13, 2024
While Wrexham can look forward to League One football next season, Forest Green remain rooted to the foot of the table and facing the very real prospect of relegation.
Boss Steve Cotterill was in no mood to defend his players.
“That 90 minutes sums up our season, I can’t tell you how disappointed I am with that,” he said.
“They’re better than us, let’s make no bones about it. We know they’re better than us – if you look at the league table every team is better than us – but fundamentally that dressing room hasn’t functioned properly all season.
“For a time I managed to breathe a bit of life into it. I definitely think that the fixtures we’ve had of late have been really difficult, it’s been really tough and we haven’t been good enough to beat those teams.
“I’ve said to them I hope it hurts them as much as it hurts me.”
Inzaghi: Al Hilal beating Man City like Everest without oxygenAl-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi compared his team’s stunning 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City in the Club World Cup last 16 to “climbing Mount Everest without oxygen,”.The Saudi team will take on Brazil’s Fluminense in the quarter-finals on Friday, following Marcos Leonardo’s 112th-minute winner th...
Newcastle apologise for 'offensive' flag in kit videoNewcastle United have issued an apology after a promotional video for their new third kit, created in partnership with Adidas, sparked concerns over cultural insensitivity.The controversy arose from the inclusion of a flag in the footage that appeared to resemble a historically controversial symbol.In one scene, fans were seen waving a Rising Su...
Jonathan David to Juventus close as striker nears decisionJuventus are reportedly closing in on free agent Jonathan David following his exit from Lille.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A side is close to reaching an agreement with Canadian international after submitting a new offer.Negotiations are ongoing, with Juventus hopeful of securing the final green light soon.David has drawn interes...
Haaland asks Al Hilal goalkeeper Bounou to join Man City after stunning performanceAl-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou pulled off an excellent performance against Manchester City as they beat the Premier League side 4-3 in the Club World Cup.Many have only heard of Bounou after he led Morocco to the semi-final in the 2022 World Cup. Now, he is helping Al-Hilal progress to the next round of the Club...
Man Utd snubbed loan deal for Duran after his 3336k-a-week wages were revealedManchester United reportedly turned down the chance to take Jhon Duran on loan after discovering his huge wages.Just six months after making the high-profile switch from Aston Villa to Al Nassr in a deal reportedly worth around 364M, Duran has joined former United boss Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce ahead of the new campaig...
Gonzalo Garcia celebrates his goalReal Madrid rubber-stamped their ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) quarter-finals by beating Juventus 1-0, stretching their unbeaten run at the CWC to 14 games in the process. The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid has heated up nicely with back-to-back wins, but their credentials faced a tough test against Juventus.That sentiment certainly rang true inside the ...
Chelsea set to challenge West Ham for Leicester goalkeeperChelsea have been linked with yet another goalkeeper, as they are reportedly set to challenge West Ham for Leicester City’s Mads Hermansen.According to the Daily Mail, the Blues who sold goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Arsenal and the Hammers are both interested in signing Danish star following the Foxes’ drop to the English sec...
Bayern launch bid to sign Luis Diaz from LiverpoolBayern Munich have reportedly intensified their interest in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.According to BILD via Tribuna, talks between the Bavarians and the Reds have advanced to the point where 'concrete' figures have been exchanged, with the German club preparing a formal offer for the 28-year-old winger.The Colombian, who joined Liverpool in Januar...
Brentford FC v Leicester City FC - Premier LeagueChelsea have been linked with yet another goalkeeper - with the Blues reportedly set to rival West Ham for Leicester City's Mads Hermansen.WHAT HAPPENED?The Daily Mail claims that Chelsea, who have just sold keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to Arsenal, and West Ham are interested in signing the Danish stopper following Leicester's relegation to the Champion...
Aston Villa v Cardiff City - Emirates FA Cup Fifth RoundThe Welsh midfielder will join the Liga MX side on a one-year dealStoke City v Cardiff City - Emirates FA Cup Fourth RoundWHAT HAPPENED?Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has officially landed in Mexico as Pumas’ first signing for the upcoming season. The Welshman revealed that Efraín Juárez, the club's young coach with ties to ...
- 1 Liverpool willing to make swap proposal to Palace for Guehi
- 2 Raphinha happy to see Barcelona miss out on FIFA Club World Cup
- 3 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 4 Mystery blonde who had night out with Kieran Trippier
- 5 Chelsea transfer at 'final stages'
- 6 Club World Cup 2025: Benfica v Chelsea predictions, best bets and odds
- 7 Man Utd close in on Bryan Mbeumo! Red Devils agree £60m+ fee with Brentford as Premier League rivals iron out final transfer details
- 8 Man United close in on Bryan Mbeumo
- 9 Transfer news & rumours LIVE
- 10 Sporting CP president Varandas: Gyokeres knows price he can leave for